Body Shop
The Body Shop International Limited, commonly known as The Body Shop, is a renowned British cosmetics and skincare brand headquartered in Littlehampton, West Sussex, GB. Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, the company has been a pioneer in ethical beauty, championing sustainability and cruelty-free practices. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, The Body Shop offers a diverse range of products, including skincare, body care, and hair care, all formulated with natural ingredients. The Body Shop is celebrated for its commitment to fair trade and environmental responsibility, setting it apart in the beauty industry. Over the years, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to introduce community trade sourcing. Today, The Body Shop holds a prominent market position, recognised for its innovative approach to beauty and social activism, making it a leader in the ethical cosmetics sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Body Shop's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Body Shop's score of 3 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Body Shop's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, The Body Shop reported a total of approximately 3,713,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 5,338,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,046,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 3,919,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw even higher emissions, with Scope 1 at about 1,182,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 4,091,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, The Body Shop has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,182,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 4,091,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Body Shop is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
